Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Woodbury (Town), NY?
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Short-term rentals in Woodbury (stays of 30 days or less) are legal but tightly permitted under Village of Woodbury Code Chapter 255, which governs nearly all of the Town since the coterminous Village holds zoning authority. Whole-home, non-owner-occupied rentals are allowed with an annual revocable permit, but only in single-family detached homes owned by individuals (not LLCs), with a 2-guests-per-bedroom cap topping out at 12 people, no events, and inspections. Absentee owners must name an Orange County resident agent reachable within one hour and run camera monitoring of arrivals and departures.
What the rules say in Woodbury (Town)
- Permit required: unlawful to rent or advertise a short-term rental (all or part of a single-family dwelling for 30 consecutive days or less) without registering and obtaining a revocable permit; permits are annual and void on sale of the property (§§ 255-1, 255-3).
- Whole-home rentals allowed: the permit application has explicit Rented in Whole and Non-Owner Occupied tracks, so owner-occupancy is not required.
- Eligible property is limited to single-family detached dwellings; two-family dwellings and all other property types cannot be STRs (§ 255-5.A.1).
- Landlords and absentee landlords must be natural persons; corporations and LLCs cannot hold STR permits (§ 255-1 definitions).
- Absentee landlords must designate a resident agent located in Orange County who can be physically at the property within 1 hour, and must run digital camera monitoring of arrivals and departures with recordings kept 30 days (§§ 255-1, 255-5.D, 255-5.I).
- Occupancy capped at 2 per legal bedroom and an absolute maximum of 12 people including residents and visitors; no events (weddings, parties, concerts) and no overnight guests beyond contracted renters (§ 255-5.A.9-11, application checklist).
- Fees per the 2024 Village application: $250 first-time owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied; annual renewal $125 / $250.
- Permit count capped: one STR permit per landlord for a 36-month probationary period (unless a 3+ year full-time resident owner), then one additional per year, with an absolute maximum of two permits (§ 255-5.G).
- Neighbors within 300 feet are notified of each application by mail at the applicant's cost; an objection triggers a Board of Trustees public hearing before the permit can issue (§ 255-6.B, 255-6.E).
- Initial plus annual fire-safety inspections, hard-wired smoke detectors in every sleeping room, $1,000,000 liability insurance with a rental endorsement (Airbnb/umbrella policies not accepted), 1 off-street parking space per bedroom, and septic pump-out proof required (§ 255-5, application checklist).
- Minimum rental term is 24 hours; tenants and leaseholders may not operate STRs (§§ 255-3.G, 255-5.F).
- Violations: fines up to $500 for a first offense, escalating to $1,000-$1,500 for repeat offenses, with each day a separate violation; permits revocable, with a 1-year reapplication ban after revocation (§ 255-10).
Sources: Village of Woodbury Short-Term Rental Permit Application 2024 (includes full text of Chapter 255); Village of Woodbury, About Woodbury (Village covers all of the Town except the Harriman portion; zoning authority since 2007). Last reviewed 2026-07.
How short-term rentals are regulated in New York
- New York has no single statewide short-term-rental ban. Towns, villages, and cities set their own rules through local ordinances and zoning, so rules can differ sharply between neighboring municipalities in the same county.
- Short stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel/motel) tax, often collected by the booking platform on the host's behalf.
- Common local controls include permits or registration, primary-residence requirements, and zoning limits on which districts allow short-term use. In New York, a town and a village inside it can each have their own rule.
- Rules change. An ordinance can be added or amended at any time. Always confirm the current rule with the municipality before listing.
Woodbury (Town) short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Woodbury (Town), NY?
Short-term rentals in Woodbury (stays of 30 days or less) are legal but tightly permitted under Village of Woodbury Code Chapter 255, which governs nearly all of the Town since the coterminous Village holds zoning authority. Whole-home, non-owner-occupied rentals are allowed with an annual revocable permit, but only in single-family detached homes owned by individuals (not LLCs), with a 2-guests-per-bedroom cap topping out at 12 people, no events, and inspections. Absentee owners must name an Orange County resident agent reachable within one hour and run camera monitoring of arrivals and departures.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Woodbury (Town)?
Permit required: unlawful to rent or advertise a short-term rental (all or part of a single-family dwelling for 30 consecutive days or less) without registering and obtaining a revocable permit; permits are annual and void on sale of the property (§§ 255-1, 255-3).
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Woodbury (Town), New York?
Short-term stays in New York are generally subject to state and local sales tax, and many counties add a local occupancy (hotel) tax, often collected for you by the booking platform. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your property.
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